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Grassroots Development Since 1991

ISLAMIC RELIEF BANGLADESH

ISLAMIC RELIEF BANGLADESH

Grassroots Development Since 1991

Natural Disasters in Social Awareness

Public awareness and public education for disaster risk reduction guide and advice people.

Grassroots Development Since 1991

Islamic Relief Ramadan Programs

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Bangladesh implements two seasonal programs every year which are Ramadan and Qurbani. In 2011 IRW-B provided food packet to the 5,620 neediest families around the country who face food insecurity and hunger through Ramadan program with a view to lessen their burden during the month of Ramada.

Grassroots Development Since 1991

Flood in Bangladesh

Relief operations become badly needed for the flood affected people. Government and voluntary organizations come forward to help the flood victims.

Grassroots Development Since 1991

International Women's Day 2015

All around the world, International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.

35+ Years of Community Service
120K+ Lives Benefited & Empowered
8+ Hard-to-reach Char Upazilas
15+ Development Partners & Donors
Who We Are

Garib Unnayan Sangstha (GUS) at a glance:

Garib Unnayan Sangstha (GUS) is a pioneer non-governmental humanitarian and development organization established in 1991 to serve underprivileged, flood-affected, and marginalized communities across Northern Bangladesh.

Dedicated to vulnerable riverine island (Char) populations, GUS implements community-driven programs in Climate Adaptation, Disaster Mitigation, Health, WASH, Inclusive Education, and Sustainable Livelihood in partnership with national and international donors.

Md. Abdul Latif
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Md. Abdul Latif
Executive Director • Garib Unnayan Sangstha (GUS)
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Executive Leadership • GUS Bangladesh

"Our unwavering commitment is to stand beside every marginalized family in the char regions—providing hope, dignity, and sustainable pathways out of extreme poverty."
Only few NGO activities were visible within the working areas of the organization during disasters. We had to start development activities for the poor community people in very adverse situation. Community people, leaders and fundamentalists were against the activities and we ...
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What We Do

Core Strategic Focus Areas

Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we design interventions that create long-term resilient impact for riverine and rural populations.

Sustainable Livelihoods & Microcredit SDG 1 & 8: No Poverty

Sustainable Livelihoods & Microcredit

Equipping smallholder farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural artisans with micro-finance capital, financial literacy, and market linkage.

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Disaster Risk & Climate Adaptation SDG 13: Climate Action

Disaster Risk & Climate Adaptation

Providing rapid emergency relief during seasonal floods in Brahmaputra-Jamuna basins, plinth raising, emergency shelters, and community warning systems.

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Community Healthcare & WASH SDG 6: Clean Water

Community Healthcare & WASH

Installation of deep tube-wells, flood-proof hygienic sanitary latrines, maternal healthcare awareness, and hygiene kits distribution.

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Child Education & Women Rights SDG 4 & 5: Education

Child Education & Women Rights

Community learning centers in remote chars, child protection programs, prevention of early marriage, and skill training for adolescent girls.

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Field Interventions

Featured Projects & Operations

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Womens Day Active Project

Womens Day

International Womens Day Rally in GUSBD....

Kurigram Hub Details
Worm Cloth Distribution Active Project

Worm Cloth Distribution

Worm Cloth Distribution in GUSBD...

Kurigram Hub Details
Ramadan Program Active Project

Ramadan Program

Romadan Program in GUSBD...

Kurigram Hub Details
Relife Distribution Active Project

Relife Distribution

Islamic Relife Distribution in GUSBD....

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Stories of Change & Field Insights

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Distribution of sacrificial meat
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Distribution of sacrificial meat

Distribution of sacrificial meat among the poor and needy people of Char-Rajibpur, Upazila, Kur...

09 Oct 2026 Watch Now
Free distribution of improved breed goats and chickens
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Free distribution of improved breed goats and chickens

Free distribution of improved breed goats and chickens among the poor and needy in the Char are...

09 Oct 2026 Watch Now
Community Field Intervention & Humanitarian Operation (Kurigram)
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Community Field Intervention & Humanitarian Operation (Kurigram)

Official field video from Garib Unnayan Sangstha (GUS) documenting community resilience and loc...

09 Oct 2026 Watch Now
Disaster Relief & Flood Resilience in Northern Chars
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Disaster Relief & Flood Resilience in Northern Chars

Humanitarian emergency response and flood management initiative by GUS in Kurigram riverine cha...

15 Nov 2023 Watch Now

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Collaboration

Valued Partners & Donors

We work in close cooperation with government authorities, international agencies, and philanthropic organizations.

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